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VPN under state standards proposed by Roskomnadzor for IT companies
The Russian regulatory agency held a meeting with IT industry representatives following numerous complaints from software developers. Due to systematic restrictions on the operation of bypass services, domestic developers lost reliable access to foreign code repositories, libraries, and cloud platforms. Earlier, representatives of a professional association had already called for a more cautious approach, as current restrictions virtually halt the software development process.
James
2026-08-08
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How VPN and Steam will shape the Russian internet soon
A new draft law introduced to the state parliament in December 2024 aims to establish previously missing definitions within Russian legislation. The document proposes to legally define terms such as video game, gaming platform, and video game distributor. This initiative is designed to simplify the systematic planning and implementation of state support measures for the domestic gaming industry.
Mihail
2026-08-08
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VPN downloads in Russia increase 14-fold
In March 2026, Russia saw a sharp surge in demand for tools to bypass online restrictions, with downloads increasing 14-fold. Users downloaded such applications 9.2 million times from Google Play alone, while the total number of installations for the entire first quarter exceeded 21 million.
Mihail
2026-08-08
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VPN blocking and new restriction waves
Restricting VPN services requires significant financial resources and technical efforts from regulatory bodies. TelecomDaily head Denis Kuskov notes that this process will be long and complex due to a constant technological standoff: users find new bypass methods, while the regulator implements more advanced countermeasure algorithms.
Daniel
2026-08-07
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Mobile Internet Restrictions in Russia and the Use of Whitelists
Ahead of the September elections and amidst attacks on warehouses and oil refineries, Russian authorities continue to tighten internet access rules. This is reflected in the regular blocking of censorship-circumvention tools and the transition of mobile internet to a system of approved whitelists.
Mihail
2026-08-07
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Kashmir leads in the number of internet shutdowns
Studies show that nearly half of all internet shutdowns in India occur in the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir. Local authorities regularly restrict communication during unrest and curfews. This region, along with the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana, accounts for over 75% of all recorded blackouts in the country between 2012 and 2017, with Jammu and Kashmir alone accounting for about 47%.
James
2026-08-06
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VPN under state standards proposed by Roskomnadzor for IT companies

How VPN and Steam will shape the Russian internet soon

VPN downloads in Russia increase 14-fold

VPN blocking and new restriction waves

Mobile Internet Restrictions in Russia and the Use of Whitelists

Kashmir leads in the number of internet shutdowns

User reviews of Hiro VPN